Atomic Echoes: Untold Stories from World War II

Two friends, connected by family histories on opposite sides of World War II, set out to explore the lasting trauma of the Hiroshima and Nagasaki bombings. While Japanese hibakusha (atomic bomb survivors) endure lifelong health complications and psychological scars, American atomic veterans who witnessed the bombings’ aftermath also struggle with radiation-related illnesses and PTSD. Through deeply personal encounters with the last remaining American atomic veterans, Japanese survivors, and experts, the program unearths the human impact of nuclear warfare, one that extends across generations and national borders.

Broadcast

Monday, August 4 at 9:00 p.m.

Streaming

Streaming live at live.wpsu.org